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The Aztecs

By cclarke2222
  • 599

    Where they settled.

    Where they settled.
    First Nahuatl speaking peoples begin to settle in Mexico. This is where the settled first. They stayed here for 4,100 years.
  • 1110

    Traveling

    Traveling
    The Aztecs travel from their northern homeland of Aztlan. These early dates. They are still there and location of Aztlan are debated.
  • 1285

    where they settle

    where they settle
    Aztecs settle near Lake Texcoco. In Chapultepec. Though they are soon kicked out by the Tepanecs.
  • 1325

    Tenochtitlan

    Tenochtitlan
    Tenochtitlán is settled by the Aztecs. This is the capital city of the Aztecs.
  • 1350

    Improving on their settlement

    Improving on their settlement
    They are building the causeways of the canal. THat housed over 10,000 people. This is how people got around through the town.
  • 1431

    triple alliance

    triple alliance
    Establishment of the Triple Alliance between the Aztecs, the Acolhua in the city Texcoco and the Tepaneca of Tlacopan. These cities became the foundation of the empire.
  • Period: 1440 to 1469

    moctezuma

    Reign of the fifth king. Moctezuma I, who is also referred to as Montezuma I. He was the a leader for a long time.
  • 1520

    cortez

    cortez
    Cortes allies with Tlaxcala, enemies of the Aztec, assault on the empire begins. On the 1st of July, the Spanish forces were driven back. The Spanish and their native allies suffered heavy losses. (This is known as la Noche Triste - The Sad Night)
  • 1521

    Cuauhetemoc surrenders

    Cuauhetemoc surrenders
    Fall of Tenochtitlán. Cuauhetemoc surrenders to Cortes.Destruction of the city.

  • Tenoch

    Tenoch
    Death of tenoch, the religious ruler of the aztecs. Has a very expected death from the people because was old and spaniards don't like him